Exercise Help

[NoExcuses]

I'll tell you what got me motivated - being harassed by Chaggie (Chris) on this site. He works full time and still has time to play hockey a few times a week.

That, coupled with my friend Q who was in poor health, waiting for a tx, but STILL exercised.....

After talking to these two (it took me quite a few months), I thought of them and what they accomplish when I don't feel like exercising.

Now I've seen the results of my small airways improving - and I feel so much better when I exercise.

Plus I understand more of the science behind it. Air does not get in certain parts of our lungs unless we exercise. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria, inflammation and lung damage. Exercise is one of the only ways to get this area of our lungs engaged and to slow down damage/loss of lung function.

In addition, exercise turns on some genes in our DNA. Some of these genes are CFTR modifier genes, which basically affect how our CF genes are expressed. This can lead to less inflammation, immune system working more strongly, etc.

So all in all, I realize what you're going through. I told Chris I would rather die early than have to exercise. Luckily I came to my senses and now I do my elliptical for 45 minutes, 3 times a week and I lift weights.

 

[NoExcuses]

I'll tell you what got me motivated - being harassed by Chaggie (Chris) on this site. He works full time and still has time to play hockey a few times a week.

That, coupled with my friend Q who was in poor health, waiting for a tx, but STILL exercised.....

After talking to these two (it took me quite a few months), I thought of them and what they accomplish when I don't feel like exercising.

Now I've seen the results of my small airways improving - and I feel so much better when I exercise.

Plus I understand more of the science behind it. Air does not get in certain parts of our lungs unless we exercise. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria, inflammation and lung damage. Exercise is one of the only ways to get this area of our lungs engaged and to slow down damage/loss of lung function.

In addition, exercise turns on some genes in our DNA. Some of these genes are CFTR modifier genes, which basically affect how our CF genes are expressed. This can lead to less inflammation, immune system working more strongly, etc.

So all in all, I realize what you're going through. I told Chris I would rather die early than have to exercise. Luckily I came to my senses and now I do my elliptical for 45 minutes, 3 times a week and I lift weights.

 

[NoExcuses]

I'll tell you what got me motivated - being harassed by Chaggie (Chris) on this site. He works full time and still has time to play hockey a few times a week.

That, coupled with my friend Q who was in poor health, waiting for a tx, but STILL exercised.....

After talking to these two (it took me quite a few months), I thought of them and what they accomplish when I don't feel like exercising.

Now I've seen the results of my small airways improving - and I feel so much better when I exercise.

Plus I understand more of the science behind it. Air does not get in certain parts of our lungs unless we exercise. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria, inflammation and lung damage. Exercise is one of the only ways to get this area of our lungs engaged and to slow down damage/loss of lung function.

In addition, exercise turns on some genes in our DNA. Some of these genes are CFTR modifier genes, which basically affect how our CF genes are expressed. This can lead to less inflammation, immune system working more strongly, etc.

So all in all, I realize what you're going through. I told Chris I would rather die early than have to exercise. Luckily I came to my senses and now I do my elliptical for 45 minutes, 3 times a week and I lift weights.

 

[NoExcuses]

I'll tell you what got me motivated - being harassed by Chaggie (Chris) on this site. He works full time and still has time to play hockey a few times a week.

That, coupled with my friend Q who was in poor health, waiting for a tx, but STILL exercised.....

After talking to these two (it took me quite a few months), I thought of them and what they accomplish when I don't feel like exercising.

Now I've seen the results of my small airways improving - and I feel so much better when I exercise.

Plus I understand more of the science behind it. Air does not get in certain parts of our lungs unless we exercise. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria, inflammation and lung damage. Exercise is one of the only ways to get this area of our lungs engaged and to slow down damage/loss of lung function.

In addition, exercise turns on some genes in our DNA. Some of these genes are CFTR modifier genes, which basically affect how our CF genes are expressed. This can lead to less inflammation, immune system working more strongly, etc.

So all in all, I realize what you're going through. I told Chris I would rather die early than have to exercise. Luckily I came to my senses and now I do my elliptical for 45 minutes, 3 times a week and I lift weights.

 

[NoExcuses]

I'll tell you what got me motivated - being harassed by Chaggie (Chris) on this site. He works full time and still has time to play hockey a few times a week.

That, coupled with my friend Q who was in poor health, waiting for a tx, but STILL exercised.....

After talking to these two (it took me quite a few months), I thought of them and what they accomplish when I don't feel like exercising.

Now I've seen the results of my small airways improving - and I feel so much better when I exercise.

Plus I understand more of the science behind it. Air does not get in certain parts of our lungs unless we exercise. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria, inflammation and lung damage. Exercise is one of the only ways to get this area of our lungs engaged and to slow down damage/loss of lung function.

In addition, exercise turns on some genes in our DNA. Some of these genes are CFTR modifier genes, which basically affect how our CF genes are expressed. This can lead to less inflammation, immune system working more strongly, etc.

So all in all, I realize what you're going through. I told Chris I would rather die early than have to exercise. Luckily I came to my senses and now I do my elliptical for 45 minutes, 3 times a week and I lift weights.

 

[bittyhorse23]

For me it was the desire to live longer for me and my family and friends. I kept thinking how my newphew and adopted nieces and nephews would never get to know me if I didn't start exercising and at least trying to love longer. So now even if I don't feel like going I will go and walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I usually do 45 minutes. But once I get there I feel much better and almost always stay the full 45.

I took it slow at first and just did the treadmill and the bike. Now I added some weights in every now and then. I want to use the elliptical but it makes me cough so much I want to get one for my home instead of using the one at the gym.

In the words of Nike:

JUST DO IT! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

For me it was the desire to live longer for me and my family and friends. I kept thinking how my newphew and adopted nieces and nephews would never get to know me if I didn't start exercising and at least trying to love longer. So now even if I don't feel like going I will go and walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I usually do 45 minutes. But once I get there I feel much better and almost always stay the full 45.

I took it slow at first and just did the treadmill and the bike. Now I added some weights in every now and then. I want to use the elliptical but it makes me cough so much I want to get one for my home instead of using the one at the gym.

In the words of Nike:

JUST DO IT! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

For me it was the desire to live longer for me and my family and friends. I kept thinking how my newphew and adopted nieces and nephews would never get to know me if I didn't start exercising and at least trying to love longer. So now even if I don't feel like going I will go and walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I usually do 45 minutes. But once I get there I feel much better and almost always stay the full 45.

I took it slow at first and just did the treadmill and the bike. Now I added some weights in every now and then. I want to use the elliptical but it makes me cough so much I want to get one for my home instead of using the one at the gym.

In the words of Nike:

JUST DO IT! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

For me it was the desire to live longer for me and my family and friends. I kept thinking how my newphew and adopted nieces and nephews would never get to know me if I didn't start exercising and at least trying to love longer. So now even if I don't feel like going I will go and walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I usually do 45 minutes. But once I get there I feel much better and almost always stay the full 45.

I took it slow at first and just did the treadmill and the bike. Now I added some weights in every now and then. I want to use the elliptical but it makes me cough so much I want to get one for my home instead of using the one at the gym.

In the words of Nike:

JUST DO IT! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

For me it was the desire to live longer for me and my family and friends. I kept thinking how my newphew and adopted nieces and nephews would never get to know me if I didn't start exercising and at least trying to love longer. So now even if I don't feel like going I will go and walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I usually do 45 minutes. But once I get there I feel much better and almost always stay the full 45.

I took it slow at first and just did the treadmill and the bike. Now I added some weights in every now and then. I want to use the elliptical but it makes me cough so much I want to get one for my home instead of using the one at the gym.

In the words of Nike:

JUST DO IT! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[hopesiris]

Forgot to mention that I find it easier to take classes because it gets me into a routine.

Maybe my unusual good health is because I took ballet lessons from age 5 and even danced professionally a little until I was 24.

 

[hopesiris]

Forgot to mention that I find it easier to take classes because it gets me into a routine.

Maybe my unusual good health is because I took ballet lessons from age 5 and even danced professionally a little until I was 24.

 

[hopesiris]

Forgot to mention that I find it easier to take classes because it gets me into a routine.

Maybe my unusual good health is because I took ballet lessons from age 5 and even danced professionally a little until I was 24.

 

[hopesiris]

Forgot to mention that I find it easier to take classes because it gets me into a routine.

Maybe my unusual good health is because I took ballet lessons from age 5 and even danced professionally a little until I was 24.

 

[hopesiris]

Forgot to mention that I find it easier to take classes because it gets me into a routine.

Maybe my unusual good health is because I took ballet lessons from age 5 and even danced professionally a little until I was 24.

 

[LouLou]

I suggest you think of starting to exercise for the next two weeks and then after your two week "experiment" evaluate if you will do it for another two weeks, then a month, then 3 months. etc. If you think of it as something you have to do for the rest of your life its too heavy of a burden. After two weeks of doing it you'll be hooked. If you don't stick to your exercise routine - skip sessions, etc. then your two week "trial" starts over. Commit to a two week dedication. Have a plan of something that incentivizes you to stick with it... for me an hour massage would be good incentive.

If you need help getting a routine hire a personal trainer for 1 session to get together a plan. It should incorporate cardio and weights. You'll amortize the cost of it in otherwise lost wages / ineffectiveness with time due to illness.

Make it easy to stick with it...having a gym at work is great.

Oh and always have a clean ready to go workout outfit ready to go at work. Making a decision about whether or not "today will be a workout day" in the early AM hours isn't wise if you are like me and lucky to get your arse out the door to work on time. So don't question it, just pack the outfit and then you'll be more likely to go to gym later.

 

[LouLou]

I suggest you think of starting to exercise for the next two weeks and then after your two week "experiment" evaluate if you will do it for another two weeks, then a month, then 3 months. etc. If you think of it as something you have to do for the rest of your life its too heavy of a burden. After two weeks of doing it you'll be hooked. If you don't stick to your exercise routine - skip sessions, etc. then your two week "trial" starts over. Commit to a two week dedication. Have a plan of something that incentivizes you to stick with it... for me an hour massage would be good incentive.

If you need help getting a routine hire a personal trainer for 1 session to get together a plan. It should incorporate cardio and weights. You'll amortize the cost of it in otherwise lost wages / ineffectiveness with time due to illness.

Make it easy to stick with it...having a gym at work is great.

Oh and always have a clean ready to go workout outfit ready to go at work. Making a decision about whether or not "today will be a workout day" in the early AM hours isn't wise if you are like me and lucky to get your arse out the door to work on time. So don't question it, just pack the outfit and then you'll be more likely to go to gym later.

 

[LouLou]

I suggest you think of starting to exercise for the next two weeks and then after your two week "experiment" evaluate if you will do it for another two weeks, then a month, then 3 months. etc. If you think of it as something you have to do for the rest of your life its too heavy of a burden. After two weeks of doing it you'll be hooked. If you don't stick to your exercise routine - skip sessions, etc. then your two week "trial" starts over. Commit to a two week dedication. Have a plan of something that incentivizes you to stick with it... for me an hour massage would be good incentive.

If you need help getting a routine hire a personal trainer for 1 session to get together a plan. It should incorporate cardio and weights. You'll amortize the cost of it in otherwise lost wages / ineffectiveness with time due to illness.

Make it easy to stick with it...having a gym at work is great.

Oh and always have a clean ready to go workout outfit ready to go at work. Making a decision about whether or not "today will be a workout day" in the early AM hours isn't wise if you are like me and lucky to get your arse out the door to work on time. So don't question it, just pack the outfit and then you'll be more likely to go to gym later.

 

[LouLou]

I suggest you think of starting to exercise for the next two weeks and then after your two week "experiment" evaluate if you will do it for another two weeks, then a month, then 3 months. etc. If you think of it as something you have to do for the rest of your life its too heavy of a burden. After two weeks of doing it you'll be hooked. If you don't stick to your exercise routine - skip sessions, etc. then your two week "trial" starts over. Commit to a two week dedication. Have a plan of something that incentivizes you to stick with it... for me an hour massage would be good incentive.

If you need help getting a routine hire a personal trainer for 1 session to get together a plan. It should incorporate cardio and weights. You'll amortize the cost of it in otherwise lost wages / ineffectiveness with time due to illness.

Make it easy to stick with it...having a gym at work is great.

Oh and always have a clean ready to go workout outfit ready to go at work. Making a decision about whether or not "today will be a workout day" in the early AM hours isn't wise if you are like me and lucky to get your arse out the door to work on time. So don't question it, just pack the outfit and then you'll be more likely to go to gym later.

 

[LouLou]

I suggest you think of starting to exercise for the next two weeks and then after your two week "experiment" evaluate if you will do it for another two weeks, then a month, then 3 months. etc. If you think of it as something you have to do for the rest of your life its too heavy of a burden. After two weeks of doing it you'll be hooked. If you don't stick to your exercise routine - skip sessions, etc. then your two week "trial" starts over. Commit to a two week dedication. Have a plan of something that incentivizes you to stick with it... for me an hour massage would be good incentive.

If you need help getting a routine hire a personal trainer for 1 session to get together a plan. It should incorporate cardio and weights. You'll amortize the cost of it in otherwise lost wages / ineffectiveness with time due to illness.

Make it easy to stick with it...having a gym at work is great.

Oh and always have a clean ready to go workout outfit ready to go at work. Making a decision about whether or not "today will be a workout day" in the early AM hours isn't wise if you are like me and lucky to get your arse out the door to work on time. So don't question it, just pack the outfit and then you'll be more likely to go to gym later.